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Internet Providers in
San Luis Obispo, CA

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Home Internet in San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Astound Broadband
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps.
    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.6%
    San Luis Obispo speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.4%
    San Luis Obispo speed tests confirm high speeds for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 61.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Astound Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 14.6%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Spectrum, a top internet provider in San Luis Obispo, California, offers cable connections with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 86.30% of the city, Spectrum ensures broad access to reliable high-speed internet. Plans start at $49.99 per month, striking a balance between speed and value.

AT&T Internet offers both IPBB and fiber connections, ranking second in the area. Its maximum download speed hits an impressive 5 Gbps. Covering 63%, AT&T’s plans start at $55 per month. This makes it a go-to for high-speed needs, appealing to large households, gamers, and remote workers.

San Luis Obispo benefits from strong fiber and fixed wireless internet options, providing residents with plenty of choices for connectivity.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • AT&T
  • Astound Broadband
  • XNET WiFi
86.33%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for San Luis Obispo, California

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Provider Connection Types in San Luis Obispo, CA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in San Luis Obispo, CA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
86.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.87%

Internet Providers in San Luis Obispo, CA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets Cable
AT&T Internet $34/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7 Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Astound Broadband $110/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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